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Pervez Elahi lashes out at Sharif brothers
Says loans were Rs267bn during our govt in Punjab and now they have increased to Rs721bn.
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Govt to install five ambient air quality monitoring systems
These monitoring systems will help ascertain the level of pollution.
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Vendors continue to fleece citizens with exorbitant prices
Prices of most of the commodities project surge despite official price lists in place.
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Tourism and archaeology budget cut by 52%
Rs450 million announced for Archeology Department which is an increase of 12%.
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Rs300m set aside for hand-pumps
The step has been taken to provide drinking water to the people living in far-flung areas,
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PU teachers divided over VC’s appointment
One group demands former VC Dr Mujahid’s exclusion from selection process.
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Innovation: UAF develops new cotton variety
The experts of Cotton Research Institute Faisalabad successfully developed a new cotton variety (FH-326)
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Power up: WWF and SNGPL collaborate for cheap energy
The project will improve rural living by providing affordable and sustainable energy
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Budget 2017-18: Much still needs to be done, says finance minister
Stresses that focus remains on health and education
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Anti-judiciary rant: Judge seeks comments over former senator’s tirade
Petitioner says police did not bother to entertain his complaint
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Split wide open: Academia stand divided over education budget
Over 17% of total outlay dedicated to spreading the pen
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Rs 213 billion set aside for South Punjab development
Moreover, huge amount has been allocated for setting up eight Danish schools in District Dera Ghazi Khan
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Third child victim of suffocation dies
Rescue sources said, two children, Hassan and Shahroz had died on the spot
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Budget 2017-18: Information and culture budget up by 50 per cent
The budget was announced with the aim of promoting culture, language and art
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Border tensions: Siraj says India escalating tension at LoC
Says the plunderers of the national exchequer will be brought to book
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Up in flames: Owner of Taj cinema seeks report over fire
Petitioner says he hasn’t been informed about root cause of fire
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Official documents show just Rs50 for forensic agency’s lab
The government has also proposed Rs252 (sic) for procurement of laboratory equipment.
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#Fruitboycott receives mixed response in twin cities
Some vendors report lack of customers on the first day of public boycott
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Development funds see marked increase of 15%
Data highlights construction of new and existing roads is at the top of development priorities.
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Command and control centres get lion’s share of public order allocation
Last year, a total of 145.5 billion rupees were allocated for Public Order and Safety Affairs.
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Health ADP sees increase, but it’s not enough: experts
Total outlay for development is Rs51.8 billion, a significant increase from 2016-17.
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Two awarded 14 years for supplying weapons
Accused Ayub and Jamshed were involved in providing arms and ammunition to Chotu gang.
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Bahawalpur residents boycott fruits for unjust rates
Messages, which started circulating on WhatsApp Wednesday night, asked people to boycott the purchase of fruits.
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Punjab unveils Rs1.97 trillion development-centric budget
Allocates Rs635 billions for development projects; earmarks 15.4 % of total budget for health
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Mango growers to get advisory through SMS
SMS, containing proper advisory, would be delivered periodically to facilitate the growers.
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11 policemen punished over negligence
On proving involvement in a robbery incident, the DPO dismissed ASI Jahangir Khan from service.
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Punjab education budget increases by 10 %
For higher education, a total budget of Rs44.6 billion has been allocated,
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Inflation reined in to stay below 6% target
The low inflation contributed to maintaining policy interest rate at 5.75%, which is again the lowest in decades.
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Rs540m allocated to environment
Seven new schemes to the tune of Rs382 million have been announced for sustainable development.
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No traffic jams before iftar, CTO Rawalpindi tells wardens
Says all wardens to stay on duty at the end of fast to keep traffic moving
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Water, sanitation given due attention in budget
It will spend Rs1.01 billion on the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy for WASH, including water supply.
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Punjab govt to spend millions to teach Chinese, Turkish to students
Shehbaz Sharif has pressed on the importance of learning these languages keeping growing job opportunities in mind.
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DSP Okara detained for corruption
Rs60 million worth of vouchers were found bogus.
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Punjab allocates Rs21b for agriculture, Rs9b for energy
Looks to convert 10,000 schools to solar power during 2017-18
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Punjab slaps sales tax on internet services
Aims to collect Rs348b in revenues, will issue Rs25b bonds for infrastructure projects
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Woman, three daughters 'commit suicide' after money dispute in Multan
30-year-old Fouzia, along with three daughters, jumped into canal after dispute with husband Irfan
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Iranian photojournalist assaulted in Islamabad
Zeeshan Ali was taking photographs when armed men assaulted him and stole equipment
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Punjab govt to introduce cable car
Government plans to introduce ropeways transport system also known as cable car at four different places.
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Robbers disguised as beggars rob shop
A gang of three robbers, including a girl, in guise of beggars reached a jewellery shop in Machhli Bazaar.
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NAB arrests Customs appraiser
The accused has the ownership of 14 kanals and nine marlas land near DHA Lahore.
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More hepatitis filter clinics will be established across province: CM
Shehbaz said Hepatitis Control Programme was working in an effective manner
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Woman claims Kasur police protecting ‘mighty suspects’
Amna said her son was used in the incident by some influential but police were not exposing the prime suspects.
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LHC seeks reply on conservation of blackbucks
Blackbuck was a protected animal under Punjab Wildlife Act 1972.
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40 people booked for maltreating health officer
40 persons, including vaccinators Muhammad Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas, Aftab and Imran had attacked his office.
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30 beggars sent behind bars
Arrested beggars included 16 males, 12 females and two children.
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Technical training varsity in Punjab on the cards
According to the agreement, nine degree courses will be offered at UTVE.
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High prices of commodities irk Bahawalpur residents
A random market survey revealed that vegetables and fruits were being sold in the market on double rates.
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60% of non-salary budget for schools released
Rs8.39 billion had been issued for NSB of schools in 36 districts of the province.
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Rs635billion to be set aside for development
The government has increased the development budget allocation by 15% as compared to previous year’s Rs550 billion
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LHC refuses to hear blasphemy convict’s appeal
Division bench says case wrongfully fixed; directs registrar to fix hearing before appropriate bench